Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Canton S/Palmer · Structure no. 000000000012268
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 79 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,445 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon Road over Lower Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.